Jerald Riske

Born on July 31, 1943, in Waupaca, WI, Jerald lived a life marked by hard work, steady commitment, and a straightforward approach to the world around him.

Over the years, Jerald dedicated his time to the commercial janitorial business he successfully owned and operated in Pittsburgh, PA and Amarillo, TX, earning the respect of colleagues and acquaintances through his reliability and consistency. Outside of work, he enjoyed traveling and working in his yard.

Jerald is survived by his wife, Judy; daughters Ann Fernandez (Robin) of Pittsburgh, PA, Laura Riske of Madison, WI, Beth Riske of Arena, WI, Kim Zaccardo (Mike) of Lubbock, TX, Tiffany Wiggs (Kirk) of Sloan, IA, and Kelley Moss (Bobby) of Amarillo, TX; and son Greg Williams (Jodie) of Covington, GA. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren (Mina, Ricardo, Brandon, Alex, Madison, Sam, Gavin, Brooke, Abby, and Jake) and 5 great-grandchildren (Dominic, Valentina, Bruno, Alonzo, and Bennett).

Visitation and Rosary will be held on January 4, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Griggs-Schooler-Gordon Funeral Home, 5400 Bell St., Amarillo, TX. The Funeral Mass will follow on January 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Amarillo.

Family and friends are invited to gather, honor their loved one, and pay their respects.